Many homeowners aren’t sure whether their chimney needs a cap or not. In fact, most chimneys don’t necessarily come with a cap so many homeowners often struggle to determine whether the investment is worthwhile or not. Homeowners might actually end… Read More
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Chimney Balloons: Do They Work?
A few weeks back, we talked about one common problem people have with their chimneys: cold air drafting into their home. The good news is that there are quite a few solutions to this, such as an updated damper or… Read More
How to Keep Cold Air Out of Your Fireplace
Now is the time of year when you should be most glad you have a working fireplace. A roaring fire can keep you warm through the cold winter weather. But what if it’s doing the opposite? You may have noticed… Read More
Can You Make Peace with Chimney Swifts?
Last week, we mentioned that chimney swifts are one of the reasons you might want to consider investing in a chimney cap. However, we did not delve too far into the details of what makes these birds a potential threat… Read More
Differences Between Chimney Caps and Dampers
Even if you don’t know the first thing about chimneys, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the differences between chimney caps and dampers. Both of them have one thing in common: they’re forms of chimney cover. Having… Read More
Chimney Dampers and Their Significance
Whether you own a traditional masonry chimney or a professionally installed chimney, dampers hold significance. Metal or cast-iron dampers usually go in the throat of the chimney or at the chimney opening, in which you can call these “top-sealing dampers.”… Read More